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Iowa alumnus nominated for Tony Award
Friday, May 8, 2026
University of Iowa alumnus Samuel D. Hunter’s Broadway debut, Little Bear Ridge Road, received a Tony Award nomination for Best Play on May 5.
A new way to capture water — from air and with sunlight
Friday, May 8, 2026
reSPARC to enter implementation phase of revenue, efficiency initiatives
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Times and dates for spring 2026 commencement
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Iowa alumni win 2026 Pulitzer Prizes for memoir, fiction
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Events
News you can use
Mother’s Day can have different meanings, depending on your stage in life
Sylvia Mikucki-Enyart, associate professor of communication studies at the University of Iowa, shares advice to help everyone walking past the Hallmark aisle navigate what can be a beautiful but emotional day.
Accessible Iowa: Design choices that improve readability
Making small changes to text — such as using clear fonts, good contrast, and readable sizes — helps more people read and understand what you share. These steps matter because not everyone sees or processes text in the same way, so better design makes information accessible to everyone.
Support others’ passion while preventing burnout
Caring deeply about your work can fuel engagement but also put you at risk for burnout. Learn practical ways to support colleagues’ passions while reinforcing healthy boundaries, recognizing what motivates others, and creating a culture where people feel valued and able to sustain their well-being.
Everyday AI and privacy: 3 scenarios you might face at work
AI can make quick work of responding to an email or analyzing a spreadsheet, but it comes with the risk of exposing personal or restricted information, financial data, and more. Learn when to use university-supported AI and when it’s OK to use public AI.
3 tips for dealing with seasonal allergies
Warmer weather can bring sunny days, blooming flowers, and — for many of us — seasonal allergies. Christina Kopp, advanced nurse practitioner for University of Iowa Urgent Care, shares some easy tips to help ease the challenges of seasonal allergies.
UI Spotlight
Study examines AI's affect on office workers
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Iowa research engineer invents physics-based approach for measuring river flow
Thursday, March 12, 2026
A look back on Christopher Merrill's 25 year career
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Achievements
UI researcher wins grant to study pulsating auroras’ affects on Earth
Monday, May 11, 2026
UI researchers’ work with quantum dots could create more efficient telecommunications
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
UI professor awarded funding to expand antibodies research
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
In the News
4 things you should do after 5 p.m. for better blood sugar, according to endocrinologists
Friday, April 10, 2026
A Journey Up Broadway: Discovering a Remarkable 1905 Photo Album
Friday, April 3, 2026
PCBs explained: The toxic chemicals at the center of NC State’s Poe Hall controversy
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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